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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.30, 858.45 and 475.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.30, 858.45 and 475.10 is: 712.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.30 : 858.45 = 475.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.30/858.45 = 475.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.30x = 858.45 × 475.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.30x = 407,849.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,849.60/572.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.65

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